Internal Revenue Bulletin:
2009-14

April 6, 2009

Announcement 2009-26

Request for Public Comments on New
Academic Institution Initiative

The Customer Education and Outreach (CE&O) function of the
Exempt Organization division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
was established in 2000 to develop the strategic direction of the
nationwide education and outreach programs for exempt organizations.
Specifically, this office develops and delivers programs and products
designed to assist exempt organizations to better understand their
tax responsibilities that are required by the Internal Revenue Code.

Many academic institutions offer degree programs that develop,
cultivate, and promote professionals who shape the exempt organization
sector. The student populations of these academic institutions may
one day be the leaders and managers of the exempt organizations that
makeup the nonprofit sector. Hence, CE&O believes that the students
of these academic institutions are an important audience to reach
with education and outreach programs.

Therefore, CE&O is in the process of developing a new academic
program initiative that will reach out directly to academic institutions
that offer degrees related to the non-profit sector. Through the
use of our existing tools and the possible development of additional
resources, CE&O proposes to collaborate with these institutions
to promote the education of exempt organization tax law.

The IRS invites comments and suggestions for the implementation
and content of the proposed initiative. First, the IRS is requesting
general responses to this initiative. Second, the IRS is seeking
individuals and/or institution volunteers willing to provide more
extensive input into and feedback on the proposed initiative. While
the IRS might not be able to accommodate all volunteers, it will take
steps to ensure that a diverse range of viewpoints are represented.

The IRS invites interested members of the public to submit written
suggestions to help shape this initiative. All submissions will be
available for public inspection and copying in their entirety. Members
of the public may submit suggestions or drafts by email, mail, or
hand-delivery. All comments should refer to Announcement 2009-26,
and may be mailed to:

Comments may be submitted electronically to: academic.initiative@irs.gov. Please include Announcement 2009-26 in the subject line of any
electronic communications.

Exempt Organizations regrets that it will be unable to respond
individually to suggestions or drafts. All comments should be received
by June 6, 2009.

DRAFTING INFORMATION

The principal author of this announcement is Pilar Oberwetter
of Exempt Organizations. For further information regarding this announcement,
contact Pilar Oberwetter at (202) 283-8946 (not a toll-free call).